The Okaloosa Island Boardwalk fireworks are set off at the end of the fishing pier exploding over the Gulf of Mexico. You can watch them from the beach, the pier, or from any of the beachfront bars and restaurants around the Boardwalk. Fireworks from the Tripp Tide Beach Bar on Okaloosa Island The Boardwalk has fewer fireworks shows throughout the year than Harborwalk Village and Baytowne Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Fort Walton Beach. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Fort Walton Beach. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Fort Walton Beach. FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Fort Walton Beach will celebrate Independence Day with its annual July 4th Celebration featuring music, food and fireworks. The City of Fort Walton Beach invites you to celebrate the Fourth of July with food, music, and a fireworks show Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park. There’ll be plenty of food vendors to choose from, including: Tonie’s Gumbo House, Kansas City Wings, B & T Kettle Korn, Miracle Strip Concessions, and Tiana’s Lunchbox. And cool treats to beat the Celebrate the 4th of July at the Fort Walton Beach Landing with food, live music and a fireworks show, Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. From the Gulf to north county, fireworks will light up the skies on the 4th of July in Okaloosa and Walton County. The City of Fort Walton Beach will host “4th of July at the Fort Walton Beach Landing” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. There’ll be plenty of food vendors to choose from, including Tonie’s Gumbo House, Kansas City Wings, B & T Kettle Korn, Miracle Strip Concessions, and Fort Walton Beach Landing Grab coffee, browse the shops, and pick up a fun memento on the strip in downtown Fort Walton Beach. Afterward, head to The Landing for a Fourth of July extravaganza! Enjoy food from select vendors, cool treats, and live music before the show kicks off over the Santa Rosa Sound. A Sky-High Celebration in Navarre FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Fort Walton Beach will celebrate Independence Day with its annual July 4th Celebration featuring music, food and fireworks. The city of Fort Walton Beach will host a Fourth of July event at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park on Thursday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. Scratch 2020 will provide live music, and a Here is a look at where fireworks, parades and other family-friendly Independence Day happenings will be taking place and when. Fort Walton Beach will hold its annual July 4 th Celebration at Fort Here is a look at where fireworks, parades and other family-friendly Independence Day happenings will be taking place and when. Fort Walton Beach will hold its annual July 4 th Celebration at Fort Right in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach, this festive event is packed with great food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy a funnel cake or grab a snow cone to keep cool while exploring local booths and crafts. July 4th Fireworks shows in the Destin area will take place on Destin Harbor, Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre Beach, Seaside and Alys Beach. The City of Fort Walton Beach invites you to celebrate July 4th from 5pm-9pm at the Fort Walton Beach Landing! Join for live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks show at 8:45. Will you still be in town on Wednesday? Head over to The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island for fireworks at 9pm. Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across Okaloosa County will begin July 2, with events planned through July 4 in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Valparaiso, Sandestin and Crestview. The City of Fort Walton Beach will celebrate Independence Day at the Landing on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 5-9pm. Free to the public, the family-friendly event features food vendors, live music with Scratch 2020, plus a Kid Zone area featuring bounce houses, inflatable slides and games. PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Fourth of July fireworks shows will take place Thursday night in multiple locations across Northwest Florida. DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA Fireworks start at 9 p.m. over the Pensacola Bay The City of Fort Walton Beach invites the public to our annual July 4th Celebration held downtown at the Fort Walton Beach Landing from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. Luau Beach Party | 5pm | Als Beach Club Celebrate The 4th / Niceville Fireworks | 5pm | The Wharf 850 Live Music & Fun | 5pm | Fort Walton Beach Landing 4th of July Celebration | 6pm | Harborwalk Village July 4th Dinner Cruise | 6pm | Solaris Yacht – Sunquest Cruises Outdoor Concert & Fireworks | 6pm-9pm | Alys Beach
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